Quadra-Fire 31I-ACC Installation Manual - page 17
August 3, 2015
7044-225D
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31-I ACC
Figure 17.1
Outside Air
Cover Plate
(Discard)
Rectangular Outside Air
Cover
(included with Side
Panel Assembly)
Termination
Cap
Flex Adapter
A. Outside Air Kit Installation
Items Needed for Installation (not supplied)
• 4 inch fl ex aluminum pipe, or if using alternate material,
then it shall be made from durable, non-combustible, heat
resistant material up to 350
o
F. Cut the pipe to the required
length for your installation.
• Phillips head screw driver
•
5/32
Allen
Wrench
•
Silicone
sealant
A source of air (oxygen) is necessary in order for combustion
to take place. Whatever combustion air is consumed by the
fi re must be replaced. Air is replaced via air leakage around
windows and under doors. In homes that have tightly sealed
doors and windows, an outside air source is needed. An optional
Outside Air Kit is available.
WARNING
Do not draw outside combustion air from:
• Wall,
fl oor or ceiling cavity
• Enclosed space such as an attic or garage
• Close proximity to exhaust vents or
chimneys
Fumes or odor may result
Fire Risk.
Asphyxiation Risk.
Asphyxiation Risk.
Outside air inlet must be located to prevent block-
age from:
•
Leaves, snow, ice or other debris
Block may cause combustion air starvation
Smoke spillage may set off alarms or irritate sensi-
tive individuals.
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
Length of outside air supply duct shall NOT exceed
the length of the vertical height of the exhaust fl ue.
•
Fire will not burn properly
•
Smoke spillage occurs when door is opened due
to air starvation.
WARNING
Option One - Installation Instructions
The outside air cover comes packaged with the component
pack. It is necessary to remove the blower housing and block
off the room air with the outside air cover.
1. Remove the appliance cover plate on outer can and discard
and reuse the 4 screws.
2. Install optional fl ex adapter to outer can with the same
screws. Do not use plastic wire ties that come with the kit
as they will melt. NOTE: You may need to install the fl ex
pipe into the fi rebox fi rst depending on installation. Attach
fl ex to adapter with at least 2 screws.
3. Ensure existing access hole in fi replace is suffi cient to feed
the 4 inch fl ex.
4. After sliding can into fi replace, feed fl ex into cut opening to
obtain outside combustion air.
5. Level outer can and install appliance. See
page 20.
6. Remove 4 bolts from both sides of the blower housing and
remove the housing.
7. Remove 2 Phillips head screws from housing and save.
8. Attach outside air cover to the back of the blower using the
same 2 screws.
9. Ensure all wires are properly attached and then re-install
the blower housing to the appliance.
Option Two - Installation Instructions
1. Remove the outside air cover plate on outer can and dis-
card and reuse the 4 screws
2. Ensure existing access hole in fi replace will not be covered
by the outer can. Existing outside air intake hole may be
under at the rear or side of outer can. Outside air may also
enter down existing chimney chase in some situations.
3. Repeat steps 5 through 9 above with one exception. After
installing the appliance in the outer can, seal the fi replace
opening and trim package with insulation to prevent air leak-
age into the room.
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Appliance Set-Up